It's a Great Day to show your KGPride!

Kent Gardens is home to a loving community from a variety of backgrounds. We are fortunate enough to be home to the only French Immersion Program in FCPS. We are located in McLean, VA, but we have students from all over the county to join us for our French Immersion Program. We are a diverse and supportive professional learning community where academic, behavioral, and social learning is delivered with kindness and patience. Building relationships with our families and local community members is vital to our success. Historically, we are an academically high-performing school, and we are proud of the extensive and meaning professional development for all staff. Kent Gardens Elementary School is a special place to learn and grow.

What is KGPride?

This is how we start each and every day because we are #strongertogether by showing our #kgpride!

At Kent Gardens we are:

P- Patient

R- Respectful

I- Inclusive

D- Doing our Best

E- Excited to Learn!

Kent Gardens Ten Points of Pride

Ranked #9 in the State of Virginia and #5 in FCPS Schools

Kent Gardens earned the recognition of being ranked #9 in the state of Virginia and #5 in FCPS schools in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report report for elementary schools.  The current student population of Kent Gardens Elementary is 920 and the school serves K-6. At Kent Gardens Elementary, 90% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 94% scored at or above that level for reading.  The school’s minority student enrollment is 46%. 

Military Families are Welcomed

Virginia Purple Star Designated School since 2022. We celebrate and recognize our military-connected families throughout the school year, such as Veterans Day, the Month of the Military Child, Blue Star Welcome Week, and the Student Ambassador program.

Welcoming Environment

Kent Gardens’ Parent Liaison instituted a new Family Buddy Program. This program allows new families to connect with an existing Kent Gardens family and provides the space to learn about Kent Gardens and FCPS.

Advanced Academic Program

Advanced Academic Program Local Level IV - Kent Gardens has a thriving AAP program that has been offered since 2018.   The majority of our level IV remain at Kent Gardens and have the opportunity to enjoy advanced math in either French (if enrolled in French immersion) or English.  It is coupled with language arts, social studies, and science content.

 Team Unity

Kent Gardens is one of the few elementary schools with a Student Equity Team, “Team Unity.” The team partners with our feeder high school, McLean HS, and ensures and empowers students to share their voices. 

Academic Enrichment 

Academic enrichment programs, such as Math Counts and Science Olympiad Teams.  Supported by our teachers and parents, Kent Gardens has an amazing program to support critical thinking and challenges in math and science. Also supported by STEAM Night and Literacy Night.  KG Ted Talks is also a wonderful opportunity for students to share their voice and gain experience with public speaking.

French Immersion Program

Flourishing French Immersion Program - Kent Gardens is the only French Immersion school in FCPS. Kent Gardens was awarded the LabelFrancEducation award (2023-2026) from the Embassy of France, recognizing our outstanding French dual immersion program. 

After- School Programs

Our PTA supports after-school programs that include Chess Club, Robotics, Coding, Girls' Volleyball, Fencing, Potions and Explosions, Girls on the Run, Basketball Skills and Fundamentals, Weaving, Karate, and Cheer Stars, to name a few! 

Strong Social Emotional Learning Support 

Strong SEL programs and support for students.  Our #kgpride is evident throughout the school.  Students practice Patience, Respect, Inclusivity, Doing Your Best, and Excited to Learn.  The understanding and use of #kgpride is universal throughout all grade levels. Also supported by the Positivity Project, Kent Gardens works to ensure all students are supported.

Robust Music Program

Robust music programs—We love and support our music teachers! Band, Strings, and Chorus are offered to our upper elementary students, with the majority of students participating. Many of our students have been selected to participate in the All-County Chorus.